composure
gb/kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/ us/kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/
B2
Engleză
~ 6900
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B2
state
1
calm control of emotions
A calm and controlled state, especially when something is hard or stressful.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] keeps/loses/regains [their] composure
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "composure" with "composition" because they look similar. "Composure" is about being calm and controlled, while "composition" is about writing or the way parts are put together. Learners also sometimes say *"do composure"* or *"have a composure"*; instead, use patterns like "keep your composure", "lose his composure", or "show great composure".
Sinonime
calm (More general and slightly simpler; does not always include the idea of control under pressure.)
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self-control (Focuses more on controlling actions and emotions, not necessarily on appearing calm outwardly.)
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poise (Suggests calm and confident behavior, often with a sense of grace or elegance.)
Antonime
panic (Suggests a sudden loss of calm and control, especially in a crisis.)
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agitation (Describes a state of nervous excitement or upset, the opposite of calm composure.)
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hysteria (Refers to extreme, uncontrolled emotion, especially loud crying or laughing, which is the opposite of composure.)
Colocații
keep one's composure
|lose one's composure
|regain one's composure
|maintain composure
|with composure
|remarkable composure
Teme
emotions
|personality
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- Despite the bad news, she managed to keep her composure during the meeting.
- He completely lost his composure when the lawyer challenged his story.
- The goalkeeper showed incredible composure under pressure and saved the final penalty.
- After a brief pause to regain his composure, he continued his speech.
- Her composure in court impressed both the judge and the jury.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He stayed in his seat and kept his composure when everyone else was shouting.
- The teacher lost her composure and started to yell at the class.
- Take a deep breath and try to regain your composure.
- The driver kept his composure after the small accident.
- Her composure helped the children feel safe.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
composure
IPA
GB/kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/
US/kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/
Silabe și accent
com - pos - ure (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pos)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: composure
- Plural: composure
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
compose
verb B1
composed
adjective
Related words
composition
noun B1
composer
noun B2
Advanced or less common
composedly
adverb
Expresii
keep one's composure
1/kˈip wˈʌnz kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/
fixed phrase
remain calm and controlled
To stay calm and in control, even when something is very hard or stressful.
Exemple
- Even when the crowd booed him, he kept his composure and finished his speech.
- She kept her composure during the emergency and called for help immediately.
lose one's composure
1/lˈuz wˈʌnz kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/
fixed phrase
stop being calm and controlled
To stop being calm and in control and start showing strong emotion, such as anger, fear, or sadness.
Exemple
- He lost his composure when they accused him of lying.
- The usually calm manager lost her composure and shouted at the team.
maintain (one's) composure
1/meɪntˈeɪn wˈʌnz kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/
fixed phrase
continue to be calm
To stay calm and in control for a period of time when things are difficult or stressful.
Exemple
- The pilot maintained his composure throughout the emergency landing.
- It was hard to maintain her composure as the questions became more personal.
regain one's composure
1/ɹɪɡˈeɪn wˈʌnz kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/
fixed phrase
become calm again
To become calm and in control again after being upset, shocked, or very emotional.
Exemple
- After a few deep breaths, she regained her composure and continued speaking.
- He paused to regain his composure before answering the difficult question.
with composure
1/wˈɪθ kəmpˈoʊʒɚ/
fixed phrase
in a calm, controlled way
In a calm and controlled way, without showing strong emotion.
Exemple
- She answered the reporter's tough questions with composure.
- He handled the criticism with composure and did not argue back.